INSTRUCTIONS:
During yesterday's class we discussed the concept of 'discretion"-use of one's own judgment to make decisions Please find an article discussing a criminal case and write one paragraph discussing how law enforcement, prosecutor, or the judge used his/her discretion in the case. What factors do you believe were considered in exercising their discretion-race, gender, religion etc. Do you agree with the decision? Why or why not? If you were in a position of authority would you have made a different decision? Articles can be found in online newspapers and other social media platforms.